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Q.

A button cell used in watches, functions as following Zn(s)+Ag2O(s)+H2O(l)2Ag(s)+Zn2+(,)+2OH(aq)
If half-cell potentials are Zn2+(aq)+2eZn(s);E=0.76VAg2O(s)+H2O(l)+2e2Ag(s)+2OH
E=0.34V the cell potential will be

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a

0.84 V

b

1.34 V

c

0.42 V

d

1.1 V

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Anode is always the site of oxidation and cathode is the site of reduction, Thus, anode half-cell is
Zn2+(aq)+2eZn(s);E=0.76V
Cathode half-cell is Ag2O(s)+H2O(l)+2e2Ag(s)+2OH(aq)
  E=0.34VEcell =Ecathode Eanode         =0.34(0.76)        =1.1V
 

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